godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
shake off; shake free from
Physically shaking off something attached or clinging, such as a hand, insect, or dirt.
彼は私の手を振り切って走り去った。
He shook off my hand and ran away.
犬が体についた泥を振
The dog shook off the mud on its body.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
swing fully; take a full swing
Used in sports like baseball or golf to describe swinging a bat or club with full force, without holding back.
バッターはバットを思い切り振り切った。
The batter swung the bat with all his might.
ゴルフでクラブを振り切るときは、フォロースルーが大切だ。
When you take a full swing with a golf club, the follow-through is important.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
pull away from; break away from
Used when a runner, cyclist, or vehicle accelerates to leave a pursuer or competitor behind.
先頭のランナーが後続を振り切ってゴールした。
The leading runner pulled away from the pack and crossed the finish line.
スパイは追跡者を振り切るために路地に逃げ込んだ。
The spy ducked into an alley to shake off his pursuers.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Used for firmly refusing a request, invitation, or persuasion, often with a sense of determination.
彼女はしつこい勧誘を振り切って帰った。
She brushed off the persistent sales pitch and went home.
親の反対を振り切って留学を決めた。
I decided to study abroad, ignoring my parents' objections.